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UTSC Library Makerspace Newsletter
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Issue 13, February 2022
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We are excited for the gradual return to campus throughout the month and we especially look forward to re-opening our “new” door on Monday, February 28. We are now in AC256 - it's still in the library but beyond the Info Commons in one of the group study rooms. The space is sporting a new burst of colour on the walls.
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In the meantime, drop us an email if you have a 3D print for a course assignment or to support your research. We will print for you and arrange a drop-off at the Front Desk. We have been delighted to support graduate student, Yilei Xue, in the printing of her chemistry research project (see her story below).
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If you have a research project that you would like to share with us (and maybe win some money), consider applying to the Undergraduate Research Forum. The Library is a co-sponsor of this great event which has expanded to include a Creative Expression option. Makers, this includes your projects, prototypes, designs and insights. Contact Elizabeth O’Brien for more details. Deadline for entries is February 17, 2022.
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Chance to win a $150 prize
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Interested in making a short film? Familiar with stop motion? Submissions are now being accepted for the UTSC Library Makerspace 2022 Stop Motion Film Festival. The submission deadline is March 2, 2022. The film festival will take place virtually on March 9, 2022 @ 2pm. A $150 gift certificate will be awarded to the best film, to be determined by …
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User Experience testers needed
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Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy giving honest feedback? We’ve got the opportunity. Volunteer to participate in our user experience (UX) testing for our new Makerspace web site. We need 5-7 people in January/February for a 2-3 hour commitment. Participants will receive a Tim Hortons gift card. If interested, please contact us at makerspace.utsc@utoronto.ca. Image by mohamed Hassan from …
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Interested in making buttons? The UTSC Library Makerspace has a button maker available to book for up to 3 hours. If you are unsure how to create a button template, watch this helpful video created by our work study student, Victoria Jung. Check out our Equipment page for instructions on how to book our great tool. There is a …
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Citizen DJ by the Library of Congress is a super cool interactive resource. You have the amazing ability to become your own DJ with access to hundreds of free-to-use audio and video clips provided through the Library of Congress. Brian Foo, Innovator-in-Residence at the library, is the lead creator of this innovative project.
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Opinion of the Day
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We are considering purchasing a Cricut Maker (check out the video) which is an electronic cutting machine. It can cut over 350 different types of materials; card stock, vinyl, fabric, even light weight wood.
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Would you be interested in the Makerspace purchasing a Cricut?
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Please complete our quick survey.
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Upcoming Virtual Workshops
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Introduction to 3D Printing
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This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. At the end of the workshop, you will have general knowledge of the principles, tools and best practices for 3D printing. Note: Attendance is mandatory if you are interested in accessing the 3D printers at the Makerspace.
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Introduction to 3D Design
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This session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is great for beginners. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a basic object that is ready to be 3D printed.
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Arduino Basics
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This hands-on session will introduce you to the basics of Arduino using a virtual kit. At the end of the workshop, you will have a general understanding of circuitry and how to create a simple circuit using Arduino.
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Introduction to 3D Printing
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This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. At the end of the workshop, you will have general knowledge of the principles, tools and best practices for 3D printing. Note: Attendance is mandatory if you are interested in accessing the 3D printers at the Makerspace.
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Introduction to Stop Motion
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Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the end of the workshop, you will have knowledge of the tools, software and steps needed to make a basic Stop Motion video. The best way to participate in the session is to download the app on your phone or tablet, and follow the presentation on another device.
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Introduction to WeVideo
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WeVideo is a cloud-based editing platform that allows you to create digital productions such as videos, podcasts and presentations. This introductory workshop will demonstrate basic functions of the platform. All are welcome to attend the workshop but access to a licensed version is limited to current UTSC students, staff and faculty.
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Showcase
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We have been delighted to support Chemistry graduate student, Yilei Xue, 3D print to support her research project in microfluidics. Yilei provides a description of her work and her use of 3D printing:
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Microfluidics is a technique controlling liquid flows; it has the potential to efficiently manipulate fluidics according to complex protocols and is especially popular in biological, biomedical, and clinical diagnostic applications due to the preference of biological samples to the aqueous environment.
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After decades of development, various fabrication methods have been developed for channel-based continuous microfluidics such as soft lithography. In soft lithography, an elastomeric material is cast against a positive-relief master which is usually fabricated in the cleanroom. The development of the 3D printing technique provides an alternative method to make a master mold by directly printing it with resolution around 50 µm and is a promising method to simplify the fabrication of microfluidic devices.
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In this project, a master of microfluidic device was designed and 3D-printed with ABS filament vertically. After the fabrication of the microfluidic device, a single plant root will be incubated in the chamber and utilized to study the interaction between single bacteria and plant roots using atomic force microscopy, which provides useful information to identify beneficial bacteria for plant growth.
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What Are You Making?
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Show us what you’ve been making! Throughout the semester we would love to know what you are making for class or just for fun. Submit a photo and a short description of your creation (e.g. what you did, what equipment you used, etc.) If your resource is selected to be highlighted you will receive a Tim Horton’s gift card.
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Email us at makerspace.utsc@utoronto.ca – include a photo and short description of your creation and we'll feature it in our next newsletter as well as highlight it on our web site.
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